Chestnut
Low GI
GL 28.8 per typical piece (120 g) · GL 24 per 100 g
- High fiber content
- Moderately high glycemic load
Chestnut has a glycemic index of 54 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) adds a glycemic load of 28.8.
Updated Oct 20, 2025 · Sources: Logi Nutrition Team (USDA-derived composition, AI-assisted) · Not medical advice · Report an error
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Nutrition Facts (per 100g)
per 100g
| Calories | 196 kcal |
| Carbohydrates | 45 g |
| Sugars (Total) | 10.6 g |
| Natural | 10.6 g |
| Added | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.1 g |
| Soluble | 2.4 g |
| Insoluble | 5.7 g |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated | 0.3 g |
| Unsaturated | 1.2 g |
| Sodium | 3 mg |
Processing Level
Why this score?
- High fiber content
- Low fat and sodium
- Moderate glycemic index
- Moderately high glycemic load
- Relatively high total carbohydrates
- Low protein content
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the glycemic index of Chestnut?
Chestnut has a glycemic index of 54 (Low). One typical piece (120 g) has a glycemic load of 28.8; per 100 g the glycemic load is 24.
Is Chestnut good for people with insulin resistance?
Chestnut has a low glycemic index (54), making it a good option for people with insulin resistance. It causes a slow, gradual rise in blood sugar.
Which form of Chestnut has the lowest glycemic load?
Among the forms of Chestnut in this database, Chestnut boiled has the lowest glycemic load (15 per 100 g).
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